Is Absecon, NJ 08205 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Absecon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Absecon, NJ 08205 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 121 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 23%, homes sold more slowly (65 days then) and the median sale price rose 21% to $334,855. Overall, Absecon is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Atlantic County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Absecon ranks #422 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 37 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Estell Manor 08319 (0% sold over asking) or Port Republic 08241 (0% sold over asking), while Minotola 08341 (60% sold over asking) and Dorothy 08317 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.